Architects and the "building world" from Chambers to Ruskin : constructing authority / Brian Hanson
2003, First Edition. Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press. Very good cloth copy in a very good if somewhat edge-bumped and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Boards bent, with creases to cloth. Remains well-preserved overall. Item #457817
ISBN: 0521811864
Physical description; ix, 382 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 337-360) and index. Contents; "The Shadow of Their Wings": The Architect among Builders -- John Gwynn -- William Chambers -- The Example of Chambers -- "The Poetry of Architecture": The Architect above Builders -- Joseph Gwilt -- John Soane -- The Example of Soane -- "Mystery and Craft Are By": The Poet's Descent -- A Language of Men. Subjects; Ruskin, John 1819-1900. Ruskin, John 1819-1900 Contributions in architecture. Barry, Charles 1795-1860. Chambers, William 1723-1796. Pugin, Augustus Charles 1762-1832. Ruskin, John. Architects Great Britain. Architecture History. Building History. Architects and builders. Architecture.
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